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Speech and Language Therapy Senior Assistant (SaLTA), supports child with Selective Mutism
Maria Fitzgerald (SaLTA) underwent training in Selective Mutism to support children and young people in Sutton. After attending the training, ‘Selective Mutism-Small steps’ programme Maria is using the knowledge, skills and practices to support a regular ‘small steps’ programme at least 3 times a week with a child and their Teaching Assistant (TA). During attending […]How to make a difference to a child’s access to learning and participation through the recommendation of specialist seating
A child with Down Syndrome who Paige supports has made significant progress in her classroom engagement thanks to the implementation of supportive seating. As an occupational therapist, the focus is on helping children to participate in the activities that are important to them. This includes everything from self-care tasks, such as dressing and eating, play […]Cognus Therapies trains 28 members of school staff across 10 Secondary Schools in Sutton, once a week for 10 weeks
Tamara Rainsley (SaLT) and Alex Porter (SaLT) have delivered the accredited ELKLAN training to 28 member of school staff across the Sutton Local Authority. This training was hosted by Harris Academy, Sutton and ran from the 22nd February to the 7th June 2023. The purpose of the training is to develop educational staff to support […]Cognus Education Safeguarding Team deliver training for staff in the SEND Service – promoting cross-team collaboration.
On 3rd May, Steve Welding (E-Safety Advisor) and Hayley Cameron (Education Safeguarding Manager) from the Education Safeguarding Team were invited along to attend the ‘SEND Wednesday Workshop’. They delivered training to 17 members of staff from the SEND Service, which focused on the importance of professional curiosity. The team were able to talk through some […]Year 11 alternative provision
The Attendance Support Team received a referral from an alternative provision, for support with a Year 11 pupil. This pupil was classed as severely absent (less than 50% attendance) and there were concerns about the impact on their education and future outcomes. The Education Welfare Officer worked with the school, parent, and pupil to try […]Cognus Education Safeguarding Team deliver training for staff at The Change Foundation UK
On Wednesday 26th April, Steve Welding (E-Safety Advisor) and Hayley Cameron (Education Safeguarding Manager) from the Education Safeguarding Team delivered training to 18 members of staff from The Change Foundation UK. ‘The training educated our team on the legal and legislative changes to safeguarding procedures. It also updated our team on the safeguarding resources that […]Deaf Awareness Week 1st – 7th May 2023
Deaf Awareness Week happens every year in May. It is run by the UK council on Deafness and this year it will run from the 1st to the 7th May. The theme this year is deaf inclusion. This year’s theme highlights how hearing loss impacts daily life and how others can help support deaf people. […]Support to understand a young person’s autistic identity
Staff within Cognus supported a young person who had heightened anxiety, difficulties with friendships, expressing their feelings and understanding their autism diagnosis. They knew a little about autism but weren’t happy to share this with others. They were experiencing meltdowns in the playground and school were struggling to find the best approach. We carried out […]Read more on Support to understand a young person’s autistic identity